The Trump administration is actively targeting major law firms, particularly Covington & Burling, Perkins Coie, and Paul Weiss, as retaliation for their political affiliations. Executives have signed controversial executive orders that could strip attorneys of security clearances and terminate government contracts. Some firms, like Paul Weiss, have already capitulated to these pressures. In response, a courageous associate, Rachel Cohen, has expressed her frustration and submitted a conditional resignation to push for accountability and stronger stances against such political intimidation in the legal profession.
The firm has been given time and opportunity to do the right thing. Thus far, we have not. This is a moment that demands urgency.
Amid Trump's actions against firms, Paul Weiss capitulated to avoid consequences from an executive order that could harm their operations.
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